POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the Career and
Technical Education Supervisor, the Program Coordinator will support the
successful implementation and management of the Information Technology and
Computer Science Programs in all appropriate high schools. The Program Coordinator has the overall
responsibility for ensuring the implementation and coordination of the duties
and responsibilities necessary for the success of each program within the
schools to which they are assigned. In
addition to program development and support, the Program Coordinator will
assist with professional development and serve as the liaison to the IT/CS
Professional Learning Community. The
Program Coordinator will troubleshoot program issues and concerns and provide
schools guidance on student enrollment, instruction, professional development
and End-of-Course (EOC) assessments.
Additionally, the Program Coordinator will assist schools with planning
experiential learning opportunities that have college and career focus.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Serves as the liaison between the school sites assigned and the
Career and Technical Education Supervisor;
Assists with media relations, marketing, advisory boards, and
general outreach as it relates to the Information Technology and Computer
Science programs;
Assists with grant applications related to Information Technology
and Computer Science programming;
Plans, conducts, and/or coordinates professional development for
Information Technology and Computer Science staff;
Works with and supports teachers to ensure that the Information
Technology and Computer Science curriculum is followed and ascertains their instructional
needs;
Assists the Career and Technical Education Supervisor in the
development and administration of the Information Technology and Computer
Science programs budget including local and grant funding;
Collects and analyzes Information Technology and Computer Science
programming data and prepares an annual report on the programs;
Serves as a liaison to school staff to ensure that the Information
Technology and Computer Science programs are implemented with fidelity and that
the programs of study are followed;
Plans career opportunities for students such as guest speakers,
field trips, job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships, and other
experiential opportunities in collaboration with school staff and the Advisory
Board;
Assists with and manages curriculum writing for Information
Technology and Computer Science programs to align with MSDE, national
standards, and PGCPS requirements;
Develops and processes all orders for Information Technology and
Computer Science program improvement and maintenance;
Develops and implements all Information Technology and Computer
Science program improvement initiatives;
Facilitates professional development for teachers;
Assists with the recruitment of students;
Attends and assists with the Information Technology and Computer
Science strategic planning, team meetings, and professional development; and
Performs other duties as assigned by the Career and Technical
Education Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Minimum of five years of teaching
experience;
Knowledge of the College and Career
Ready philosophy and experience working and/or teaching within an authorized
College and Career Ready program;
Knowledge of Information Technology and Computer Science industry
standards, MSDE state standards, and PGCPS program curriculum and instruction
standards;
Relates positively and interacts effectively with teachers,
central office personnel, business partners, and general public;
Maintains accurate financial, inventory, and student data records;
Effective time management, documentation and organizational
skills;
Demonstrated ability to coordinate
complex operations and activities in multiple settings;
Demonstrated leadership and
administrative competency;
Ability to organize and prioritize the
many aspects of the position;
Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships;
Ability to present ideas in business friendly or user friendly language;
Highly self-motivated, self-directed and attentive to detail;
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks under
pressure;
Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative
environment;
Strong instructional and facilitator skills;
Experience in collaborative planning and providing professional
development;
Five years of successful teaching
experience;
Knowledge of the use of computers;
Excellent oral, written and oral interpersonal
skills;
Extensive knowledge and experience with Microsoft
word, excel, and power point; and
Demonstrated ability to coordinate
complex operations and activities in multiple settings.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Master’s Degree required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds or is eligible
for an Advanced Professional Certificate issued by the Maryland State
Department of Education. Must currently hold a valid industry
certification in CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CCENT, CCNA, or CCNA
Security, a minimum of one certification required with eligibility to obtain
more.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.